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That, too, misunderstands the law.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026 -
That claim misunderstands both the intent and the reality.—
Nan Rich,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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Finally, the policy misconstrues preventative care.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
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After an incomplete pass, Jackson misreads the defense on third down and throws another interception.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Oct. 2025
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This badly misreads Gaza's political culture.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Boards should assume that if an algorithm misinterprets their governance, there may be no analyst to call and no clear way to correct the record before a vote is cast.—
Jane Sadowsky,
Fortune,
17 Jan. 2026
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And dehydration—which tends to shoot up during the winter thanks in part to the drier air—can also spur hunger pangs and cravings if your body misinterprets the signals.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Mishears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mishears. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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